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1851 S$1 Restrike PR63 PCGS. In his Silver Dollars and 1851[img border='0' src='http://www.heritagec

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1851 S$1 Restrike PR63 PCGS. In his Silver Dollars and 1851[img border='0' src='http://www.heritagec
<B>1851<img border='0' src='http://www.heritagecoins.com/images/star.gif' width=10 height=10>$1> Restrike PR63 PCGS.</B></I> In his <I>Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the U.S.,</B></I> David Bowers writes that this restrike issue is believed to have been made at the Philadelphia Mint around 1858-1860 and probably again 1867-1868 for sale to collectors. Between 50 and 100 specimens are estimated to have been minted. Made only with a Proof finish, the restrike is further differentiated from its original business strike counterpart by its date being nearly centered between the base of Liberty and the border.<BR> The bright surfaces of this example display a narrow band of cobalt-blue patina around the rims that transitions to whispers of lavender and golden-tan, all of which frames nearly brilliant centers. The design elements are exquisitely struck, and exhibit razor-sharp definition throughout. Some inoffensive wispy hairlines define the grade. Population: 4 in 63, 3 finer (1/06).